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Memorial Day Ceremonial Events
Date Posted: May 25, 2023

Lt. Governor Hall-Long Joins State Leaders, NFL Legends to Launch New Child ID Program in Delaware
Date Posted: May 25, 2023

The Delaware Office of Highway Safety Announces “Safe Summer Roads 23” Campaign
Date Posted: May 24, 2023

529 Day is 5/29
Date Posted: May 24, 2023

AG Jennings Sues Avid Telecom Over Billions Of Illegal Robocalls
Date Posted: May 23, 2023

Treasurer Davis Prepares for Possible Default
Date Posted: May 23, 2023

Public Encouraged to Avoid ‘Rescuing’ Young Wildlife
Date Posted: May 23, 2023

2022 Year-End Data Released By The Department of Insurance
Date Posted: May 22, 2023

Millsboro PD Officer Indicted For Drug Tampering
Date Posted: May 22, 2023

Statement from Secretary of State Jeff Bullock on Senator Carper’s Decision To Not Seek Reelection
Date Posted: May 22, 2023

DOJ Secures Lengthy Prison Sentence for Dover Man in 2022 Violent Gun Case
Date Posted: May 22, 2023

Governor Carney Releases Statement on Senator Carper’s Retirement
Date Posted: May 22, 2023

Rabies Exposure Risk Increases As Community Cats & Wildlife Species Known to Transmit Virus Become More Active Outdoors
Date Posted: May 22, 2023

Downstate Public Ponds to be Treated for Invasive Aquatic Weed Hydrilla
Date Posted: May 22, 2023

DMV on the Go is Beach Bound
Date Posted: May 19, 2023

State Issues Assault Weapon Certificates of Possession
Date Posted: May 19, 2023

Save The Date: Delaware Tree Stewards Training in June
Date Posted: May 19, 2023

DPH Hosts Inaugural Advancing Healthy Lifestyles Conference
Date Posted: May 18, 2023

Department of Labor Releases New Fraud Prevention Guidelines for Employers and Claimants
Date Posted: May 18, 2023

School Behavioral Health Professionals to be Honored
Date Posted: May 17, 2023

Fourteenth DAEE Conference Recognizes Awardees and Sponsors
Date Posted: May 17, 2023

DNREC Confirms New State Fishing Record Tautog Caught Near Indian River Inlet
Date Posted: May 17, 2023

Gov. Carney, Sens. Carper & Coons, Rep. Blunt Rochester Announce American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Capital Projects Fund
Date Posted: May 15, 2023

U.S. Supreme Court Denies Fossil Fuel Companies’ Petition for Hearing
Date Posted: May 15, 2023

Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags
Date Posted: May 12, 2023

DelDOT and DDA Tree Planting In Support Of Forest Initiative Fund
Date Posted: May 12, 2023

Sponsors, Meal Sites Sought for 2023 Summer Food Service Program
Date Posted: May 12, 2023

Governor Carney Ends Public Health Emergency
Date Posted: May 11, 2023

Delaware Office of Highway Safety: Click it or Ticket Campaign Reminds Drivers to Buckle up Every Trip, Every Time
Date Posted: May 11, 2023

Department of Human Resources Implements Marijuana & Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy for Executive Branch Agencies
Date Posted: May 11, 2023

DNREC, DEMA to Sponsor Second Annual Delaware Flood Awareness Week May 15 to 19
Date Posted: May 11, 2023

Governor Carney, First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney Announce Compassionate Champion Awardees
Date Posted: May 10, 2023

Nominations Open for 2023 Young Environmentalist Awards
Date Posted: May 10, 2023

Ride Smart, Ride Safe During Motorcycle Awareness Month
Date Posted: May 9, 2023

DPH Reports Successful DEA Prescription Drug Take-Back Day For Delaware 
Date Posted: May 9, 2023

DNREC to Launch Drive-On Surf Fishing Reservation System May 16
Date Posted: May 9, 2023

Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags
Date Posted: May 8, 2023

The Importance of House Bill 198, from a Former Educator
Date Posted: May 8, 2023

Governor Carney Celebrates Public Service Recognition Week, May 7-13
Date Posted: May 8, 2023

Delaware Flag to be Lowered for Former Senator J. Donald Isaacs
Date Posted: May 5, 2023

Governor, DNREC Mark Opening of Fort Delaware Projects
Date Posted: May 5, 2023

Department of Correction Signs Contracts for Correctional Healthcare Services
Date Posted: May 5, 2023

DNREC Adds Two New Programs to Help Build Back Delaware’s Portion of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
Date Posted: May 4, 2023

Governor Carney’s Statement on Senate Confirmations to the Delaware Supreme Court
Date Posted: May 3, 2023

Delaware BPA Students Bring Home Honors from National Conference
Date Posted: May 3, 2023

Delaware Forest Service Celebrates Arbor Day With Tree Planting
Date Posted: May 2, 2023

State Releases Policy Framework to Give Postsecondary Credit to Students for Prior Learning
Date Posted: May 2, 2023

Delaware Kicks Off Older Americans Month with Proclamation
Date Posted: May 1, 2023

DelDOT Breaks Ground on I-95/896 Interchange Improvements Project
Date Posted: May 1, 2023

DOJ, DSP Secure Indictment and Arrest in 2009 Homicide
Date Posted: May 1, 2023

Governor Carney Announces Delaware’s AAA Rating Reaffirmed by Moody’s, S&P Global Ratings, and FitchRatings
Date Posted: May 1, 2023

Governor Carney Releases Short-term Extension, End of Public Health Emergency
Date Posted: April 28, 2023

DNREC Extends Electric Vehicle Rebate Program
Date Posted: April 28, 2023

Charter School of Wilmington Wins 2023 Delaware Envirothon Championship
Date Posted: April 27, 2023

Governor Carney: Application Period Extended for Student Representative on State Board of Education
Date Posted: April 27, 2023

Statement from AG Jennings on SCOTUS’ Mifepristone Stay
Date Posted: April 26, 2023

OHS Partners with NASCAR Driver Ross Chastain to Bring Awareness to the Dangers of Impaired Driving
Date Posted: April 26, 2023

DNREC to Offer Training for Volunteer Beach-nesting Bird Monitors
Date Posted: April 26, 2023

‘Buena Vista Spring Event’ on Saturday, May 13, 2023
Date Posted: April 25, 2023

Sean Milligan named Security Superintendent at Sussex Correctional Institution
Date Posted: April 25, 2023

Holodick Honors Top High School Seniors as 2023 Secretary Scholars
Date Posted: April 25, 2023

Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) Kicks Off Motorcyclist Safety Awareness Month
Date Posted: April 25, 2023

Probation and Parole Teams With Service Providers, Employers To Hold 2nd Chance Month Events On April 26
Date Posted: April 24, 2023

Office of Value-Based Health Care Delivery Issues Annual Progress Report
Date Posted: April 24, 2023

Governor Carney Releases Statement on House Bill 1 and House Bill 2
Date Posted: April 21, 2023

Governor Carney, First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney Preview 5th Annual Trauma Awareness Month
Date Posted: April 21, 2023

DNREC Honors Volunteers of the Year on The Green in Dover
Date Posted: April 21, 2023

Earth Day Mirror Lake Wetland Cleanup Commemorates Acclaimed 2013 DNREC Remediation and Restoration Project
Date Posted: April 20, 2023

Frontline Farm and Food Workers Eligible for Relief Payments
Date Posted: April 20, 2023

Jennings, AGs, and Advocates Announce Proposed Settlement in Chesapeake Pollution Lawsuit
Date Posted: April 20, 2023

Treasurer Davis Offers Legislation to Boost Retirement Savings for State Employees
Date Posted: April 20, 2023

Governor Carney, DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation Open WWII Tower 3 to Public
Date Posted: April 19, 2023

Cab Calloway School of the Arts Race Team Crowned Champion of 2023 Junior Solar Sprint
Date Posted: April 19, 2023

Poetry Out Loud National Finals Return to Washington, DC – Maiss Hussein to Represent Delaware
Date Posted: April 19, 2023

Governor Carney: Application Period is Open for Student Representative on State Board of Education
Date Posted: April 19, 2023

DAEE Hosts Fourteenth Annual Environmental Education Conference
Date Posted: April 19, 2023

Affordable Housing Development Gets A Significant Boost from Delaware’s American Rescue Plan Act Dollars
Date Posted: April 18, 2023

Historical Affairs programs, May 2023
Date Posted: April 18, 2023

First State Food System Program Opens Second Grant Application Cycle
Date Posted: April 18, 2023

Limited Open Burning of Brush, Branches and Limbs Allowed in Delaware Until May 1
Date Posted: April 18, 2023

DPH Announces April 22 As DEA National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day for Delaware
Date Posted: April 17, 2023

Overdose Review Commission Releases 2022 Annual Report
Date Posted: April 17, 2023

DNREC to Present Living Shoreline Webinar on The Elizabeth River (Va.) Project April 26
Date Posted: April 17, 2023

Delaware Retains AAA Bond Rating
Date Posted: April 14, 2023

AG Jennings: Full Protections for Mifepristone Access Remain Intact in Delaware
Date Posted: April 14, 2023

Mud Mill Pond Boat Ramp Closure Extended Into July
Date Posted: April 14, 2023

Governor Carney Announces Supreme Court Nominations
Date Posted: April 13, 2023

Brandywine Springs Student Wins Arbor Day Poster Contest
Date Posted: April 13, 2023

Delaware Medicaid Annual Eligibility Renewals Underway
Date Posted: April 12, 2023

Potassium Iodide Distribution on April 20 in Middletown
Date Posted: April 12, 2023

Local Forums Underway on Delaware EARNS
Date Posted: April 12, 2023

Future STEM Leaders Earn 341 Medals with Honor to Represent State at National Conference
Date Posted: April 12, 2023

Celebrate Earth Day with ‘Marsh Madness’ Salt Marsh Tours at DNREC Aquatic Resources Education Center near Smyrna
Date Posted: April 11, 2023

Delaware State Housing Authority Celebrates National Community Development Week
Date Posted: April 10, 2023

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Traffic Safety News – Safe Family Holiday

Traffic Safety News | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 21, 2012

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Could the holidays get any busier? Between your regular work schedule, family commitments and holiday gatherings – who has time to think about safe driving? You do! OHS would like to remind everyone that safe driving should never take a holiday.

What you need to know

This year marks the 14^th anniversary of the Office of Highway Safety’s Safe Family Holiday campaign, which combines high visibility enforcement and awareness activities. During this time OHS teams up with the corporate community, hospitals, state agencies and police across the state to promote traffic safety. Did you know…

During the Safe Family Holiday campaign last year, two people were killed in alcohol-related crashes and another 27 people were injured.
In 2011, on average, 30 people were arrested for DUI each week during sobriety checkpoints and patrols between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day.
Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day last year, aggressive driving behaviors caused 566 crashes. These may include speeding, failure to yield, and ignoring stop signs/red lights.
Last year, more than half of the persons killed in crashes on Delaware roads were not wearing their seatbelt.

What you can do

It seems that everyone on the road is in a rush. Maybe even you. It is worth the time it takes to be calm and in control while you are behind the wheel this holiday. Remember to:

Avoid Distractions. It is hard to be calm and in control when you are distracted. Pre-set the radio to your favorite channel. Turn the smartphone off and put it away. Keep both hands on the wheel, eyes on the road, and your mind on the task of driving.
Slow Down and Respect the Sign. Regardless of how others are driving, remain in control of your vehicle. Obey the posted speed limit signs on the roadway and stop fully at stop signs. If you encounter an aggressive driver, simply remain calm and pull out of the way.
Drive Sober. The best way to be in control while driving is to be alcohol-free. Always choose a designated driver before the party begins, or volunteer to be the sober driver for family and friends.
Buckle Up. The best way to stay in control of your vehicle is to be properly restrained in the event of a crash. Every trip. Every time. Everyone in the vehicle.

Drive Safe. Arrive Alive DE.

This message is being sent to you by the Office of Highway Safety, who asks you to drive safely at all times. For more information on this and other traffic safety programs, go to www.ohs.delaware.gov.

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